Record #:

16015

Author(s):

Sobsey, Adam

Abstract:

Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans was a well-respected Durham citizen and active member in her community and state. She was the great niece of Duke University's founder, first woman elected to Durham City Council, and governor for a period between 1953 and 1955. The heiress' memorial service was held at Duke Chapel, Monday January 30th, 2012.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 29 Issue 5, Feb 2012, p26, il

Subject(s):

Semans, Mary Duke Biddle Trent, 1920-2012